It was the last day in Swaziland for Ramblers Walking Holidays and what a treat it turned out to be. We had the whole day in Mbuluzi Game Reserve, one of my favourite reserves in the Kingdom, there is something special about this place with its peace and tranquility and the fact that hardly anyone…read more…

As I was creating a talk about the Trials and Tribulations of Working in Africa I came across a host of wonderful photos stating that “Africa Is not for Sissies.” This brought a big smile to my face as I found myself agreeing with all the pictures and laughing out loud. I do feel that…read more…

I stood with my back to Charlotte as I had my feet strapped together and then tied to the end of a double bungee cord. I had, very stupidly, agreed to do a double bungee jump with Charlotte. I looked over my shoulder to make some witty remark, to cover up my nervousness about the…read more…

Imagine that you are on safari in Africa, the sun is shining on the Africa bushveld and you are still holding your breath in the anticipation of seeing lion. There is the melodious sound of honking hippo and the drinks are chilled in the back of the vehicle waiting for your sundowner aperitifs. Sounds great,…read more…

“Snake, snake”, yelled Siphiwe as she barrelled down the rocky trail towards us, like a bowling ball in a skittle alleyway. We leapt out of her way as she bombarded past us leaving a trail of destruction; guests in the bushes either side and her shoes on the path near to where she had seen…read more…